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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.02, 1,225.72 and 269.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.02, 1,225.72 and 269.19 is: 403.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.02 : 1,225.72 = 269.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.02/1,225.72 = 269.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.02x = 1,225.72 × 269.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.02x = 329,950.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,950.39/817.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.85

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